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Duquette has resumed negotiations on new Trumbo contract

December 08, 2016, 2:26pm

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Duquette has resumed negotiations on new Trumbo contract

The Orioles are continuing their efforts to reach an agreement with free agent outfielder Mark Trumbo. Unwilling to offer specifics on Trumbo during most of his media sessions at the Winter Meetings, executive vice president Dan Duquette said he sat down earlier this afternoon with the slugger's representative, Joel Wolfe, before leaving the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Duquette offered confirmation tonight on the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan. The Orioles have made...

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Wrapping up the Orioles' stay at the Winter Meetings

December 08, 2016, 5:51am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The flurry of blockbuster moves and signings at the Winter Meetings further illustrated the importance of stockpiling prospects in the farm system, of having so much young depth that a team can fill holes in its roster at minimum cost or create a package that brings in a superstar. Former Orioles executive Andy MacPhail had that vision. Current executive vice president Dan Duquette is 20-20 with it, as well. The Orioles never were going to come home this week with Chris...

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Orioles make two picks in major league phase of Rule 5 (updated)

December 08, 2016, 4:22am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Orioles selected two outfielders in the major league phase of the Rule 5 draft. And just as they did in 2014, they took one player from Triple-A and another from Single-A. With their first selection, the Orioles chose 24-year old Aneury Tavarez from the Red Sox organization. Later in the round, they nabbed 22-year old switch-hitter Anthony Santander from the Indians organization. Tavarez, a left-handed hitter from the Dominican Republic, batted a combined...

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Day Four of the Winter Meetings

December 07, 2016, 6:07pm

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The finish line is within sight. Get a full head of steam and run through the tape. The Winter Meetings are almost over, with only the Rule 5 draft standing in the way. The hotel lobby and bar area were half full last night and the place will be deserted later this morning. The sound of crickets will make you think that you're camping in the woods. The Orioles will leave here with at least one Rule 5 pick. I'm setting the over-under at four, counting the minor league...

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More from Day Three of the Winter Meetings

December 07, 2016, 3:00pm

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More from Day Three of the Winter Meetings

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - If you come away with anything from these Winter Meetings, and it may be more than the Orioles do beyond the Rule 5 draft, it's how executive vice president Dan Duquette is committed to finding a right fielder, a veteran catcher and maybe a reliever to improve the bullpen's depth. It's just a matter of getting it done. The effort isn't lacking, with more discussions held today with agents and executives. And it appears that one day after leaning more toward the trade...

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Duquette on Bautista, trading core players and the WBC

December 07, 2016, 1:43pm

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Duquette on Bautista, trading core players and the WBC

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The rivalry between the Orioles and Blue Jays took a comedic turn at the Winter Meetings, with executive vice president Dan Duquette pulling no punches while flattening any speculation that his club would pursue the veteran slugger in free agency. The bat flips, glares and whatever power is left in the tank won't be transported to Baltimore. "Jose Bautista's agent has been knocking on the Orioles door for a while and I told him, 'Look, our fans don't really like Jose...

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Zach Britton declines WBC invitation (and other notes)

December 07, 2016, 12:26pm

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Zach Britton declines WBC invitation (and other notes)

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Orioles closer Zach Britton has declined an invitation from Joe Torre to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Britton was flattered by the offer, but he wanted to spend more time with his family, including a 1-month-old daughter, according to Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette. Duquette said he's unaware of Mychal Givens' reported interest in joining Team USA. He also confirmed that major league clubs are encouraged to send players, but no more...

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More from Showalter's media session

December 07, 2016, 11:17am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - You saw the bullet points from Orioles manager Buck Showalter's media session this afternoon. Now you can read the quotes. On his reaction to big trades and signings at the Winter Meetings: "Sometimes we have a selective memory. I try to, but this went on last year to some extent and the year before, whether it's the Yankees or whether it's the Red Sox or the Blue Jays or whoever. It's part of the job description in our division. I was thinking about it today, it's...

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Showalter on rumors, his roster and the Rule 5 draft

December 07, 2016, 10:28am

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Showalter on rumors, his roster and the Rule 5 draft

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter fulfilled his obligation today of meeting with the media inside the press room at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Taking to his new setting, he decided to assist us by addressing whichever rumors were tossed his way. Showalter said he hasn't heard Chris Carter's name mentioned once this week inside executive vice president Dan Duquette's suite. Same with Seth Smith and Brett Gardner. However, Showalter confirmed the...

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Givens reportedly commits to WBC (updated)

December 07, 2016, 5:20am

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Givens reportedly commits to WBC (updated)

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Orioles apparently will lose their first pitcher to the World Baseball Classic. Reliever Mychal Givens has committed to play for Team USA this spring, according to a tweet from ESPN's Marly Rivera. He joins center fielder Adam Jones (USA), third baseman Manny Machado (Dominican Republic), second baseman Jonathan Schoop (Netherlands) and left fielder Hyun Soo Kim (Korea) in the WBC. The Orioles haven't confirmed Givens' inclusion on the Team USA roster, which must...

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Day Three of the Winter Meetings

December 06, 2016, 4:41pm

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Just as the Orioles haven't totally moved away from catcher Matt Wieters, they remain in the mix to re-sign outfielder Mark Trumbo. He just needs to come down to them. It's a steep drop. The sides agree on four years, but they're far apart on money and the Orioles won't give a full no-trade clause. But you already know this if you've been paying attention. In the meantime, the Mariners reportedly are making a strong push to get him back. The market expanded just as...

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Duquette on Trumbo, free agent and trade talks, bullpen and more

December 06, 2016, 1:50pm

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Duquette on Trumbo, free agent and trade talks, bullpen and more

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - So what did we learn today about the Orioles at the Winter Meetings? They're still focused on outfielders and catchers, whether via free agency or trade. I was told by multiple sources that the Orioles weren't scheduled to meet with Mark Trumbo's representatives, contradicting a report, but executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't bite when asked about it. I'm not ready to state with any certainty that it did or didn't happen. "That's a fluid conversation,"...

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Quick hits from the Winter Meetings

December 06, 2016, 12:18pm

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't offer a confirmation or denial today when asked whether he met with Mark Trumbo's representative. He only stated that it's "a fluid conversation." Duquette repeated his desire to land an outfielder and met again today with various agents and team executives. He also had trade talks involving catchers. Asked to respond to a report that the Orioles' four-year offer to Trumbo is off the table, Duquette only mentioned...

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Do Orioles react to Sale news?

December 06, 2016, 9:37am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - If you're counting on Dan Duquette to hit the panic button or go on a signing/trading rampage to counter what a division rival did at the Winter Meetings, I need to reintroduce you to the Orioles' executive vice president of baseball operations. This isn't how he operates. This isn't how former executive Andy MacPhail operated. The Orioles walked into the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center with a plan in place, though it's always wise to remain flexible....

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Orioles invite top prospect Chance Sisco to minicamp

December 06, 2016, 7:32am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter is finalizing his roster for next month's minicamp at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, with certain players requiring their approval. Catcher Chance Sisco will be part of it. Sisco, 21, is viewed as the eventual successor to Matt Wieters if the latter leaves via free agency. He's ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk to start the 2017 season, but could push for a promotion later in the summer. In the meantime, the Orioles want to take...

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Orioles won't repeat Fowler pursuit

December 06, 2016, 5:59am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - We won't get fooled again. Not that it's going to surprise anyone who's been paying close attention, but the Orioles don't expect to solve their right field riddle by plugging in free agent Dexter Fowler. Fowler is drawing serious interest from multiple teams, including the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Giants, and should easily hurdle the three-year, $33 million offer laid out by the Orioles in spring training. An offer they felt had gotten them Fowler before he reversed...

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Day Two of the Winter Meetings

December 05, 2016, 4:47pm

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - One of the more interesting theories at this week's Winter Meetings, as opposed to being a straight-up rumor, involves how Edwin Encarnacion could be a fit for the Orioles. It makes little sense on the surface, considering how Encarnacion turned down a four-year, $80 million offer from the Blue Jays. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette warned that his club won't be making any splashy moves. They don't seem inclined to fatten up their payroll beyond raises for...

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Covering a lot of ground with Dan Duquette

December 05, 2016, 2:09pm

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Covering a lot of ground with Dan Duquette

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - One of the hottest rumors of the day centered on the Mets offering outfielder Curtis Granderson to the Orioles for reliever Brad Brach. However, there doesn't appear to be much traction. Granderson is owed $15 million next season and the Mets don't seem inclined to eat salary, according to reports. The Orioles don't seem inclined to add much payroll beyond raises for their arbitration-eligible players unless it's spent to re-sign Mark Trumbo, and the sides are far...

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Quick hits from the Winter Meetings

December 05, 2016, 12:24pm

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said his relievers are drawing lots of interest at the Winter Meetings. The Mets reportedly want Brad Brach for outfielder Curtis Granderson. Other bullpen arms also are deemed attractive by clubs hoping to dip into the Orioles' relief depth. "We want to keep that strength intact," Duquette said while meeting with local media inside his suite at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. I'll pass along more...

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Orioles make four-year offer to Trumbo (updated)

December 05, 2016, 8:51am

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The Orioles have made Mark Trumbo a four-year offer as part of their contract negotiations with the free agent outfielder. I'm hearing that Trumbo's side initially sought $80 million after he led the majors with 47 home runs. However, there was flexibility to the point where discussions moved in the $70-$75 million range on a backloaded deal. Still too high. This news indicates again that the Orioles are serious in their attempts to retain Trumbo, who's on the market...